Description
A hearty and flavorful Easy Sausage Spinach Tortellini Soup combining savory chicken sausage, tender tortellini, spinach, and a rich blend of seasonings simmered in a tomato-based broth, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 15 oz can of tomato sauce
- 2 14.5 oz cans of Fire Roasted tomatoes
- 1 48 oz chicken broth
- 1 8 oz chicken broth
- 1 15 oz can White Cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp basil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Chile Con Carne Seasoning (or substitute 1/4 tsp paprika, oregano, chili powder)
Main Ingredients
- 2 8 oz packages of tortellini (cheese or spinach preferred)
- 8 chicken sausage links, cut into 1/8 inch thick rings
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup Half & Half
Thickening Agent
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 2 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics and sausage: In a 6-quart or larger soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add sliced chicken sausages and cook for a few minutes. Sprinkle 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp basil, and 1 tsp salt over the sausages, stirring to combine. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in tomato sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, 1/2 tsp basil, 1 tsp salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Chile Con Carne seasoning. Mix everything thoroughly. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for at least 1 hour, preferably 2-3 hours to develop deep flavors.
- Cook tortellini: Add tortellini to the pot and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes until tortellini is tender.
- Add final ingredients: Lower heat to low. Stir in half & half, broken apart spinach leaves, and drained cannellini beans.
- Thicken the soup: In a small glass dish, mix arrowroot powder with warm water until smooth. Slowly stir the arrowroot mixture into the soup while increasing heat to medium (do not boil). Use a figure-8 motion to blend evenly until the soup thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Simmer and serve: Reduce heat to low and keep simmering until ready to serve. Garnish with freshly chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese or your preferred cheese topping.
Notes
- For the Chile Con Carne seasoning substitute, use a mix of paprika, oregano, and chili powder.
- Simmering for longer (up to 3 hours) will enhance the flavor deeply.
- Choose cheese or spinach tortellini based on preference; both work well.
- Adjust salt levels depending on broth sodium content.
- Arrowroot powder is used as a gluten-free thickener; cornstarch can be substituted if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil and grated cheese for added fragrance and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
